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Redemptoristines
Community of nuns formed in Scala, Italy, by Father Thomas Falcoia.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/12682b.htm
Revocation
The act of recalling or annulling.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13007a.htm
Ritter, Joseph Ignatius
German historian and writer. (1787-1857)
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13088a.htm
Rodriguez, Joao
Missionary and author. (1558-1633)
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13109c.htm
Rochester, Ancient See of
The oldest and smallest of all the suffragan sees of Canterbury, was founded by St. Augustine, Apostle of England, who in 604 consecrated St. Justus as its first bishop.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13101b.htm
Richard Whiting, Blessed
Last abbot of Glastonbury, martyr, executed in 1539.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13046c.htm
Reisach, Carl von
Theologian and statesman. (1800-1869)
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/12730c.htm
Rites
The ceremonies, prayers, and functions of any religious body.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13064b.htm
Rosselino, Antonio di Matteo di Domenico
Italian sculptor. (1427-1478)
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/16072a.htm
Ruspe
Titular see of Byzacena in Africa, mentioned only by Ptolemy (IV, 3) and the "Tabula" Peutinger.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13230c.htm
Richard of Middletown
Thirteenth-century writer and Franciscan.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13045b.htm
Rhinocolura
A titular see in Augustamnica Prima, suffragan of Pelusium.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13019a.htm
Rood
A term, often used to signify the True Cross itself, which, with the prefix Holy, occurs as the dedication of some churches.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13181a.htm
Ralph Milner, Blessed
A husband and father, convert to Catholicism, arrested the day of his first Communion, and martyred in 1591.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/10317a.htm
Retz, Cardinal de
Archbishop of Paris. (1614-1679)
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/12797a.htm
Rochette. Désiré Raoul
French archæologist. (1789-1854)
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13104b.htm
Richard Fetherston, Blessed
Priest and martyr, died at Smithfield, 1540.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13044a.htm
Ribas, Andrés Pérez De
Missionary and historian. (1576-1655)
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13030a.htm
Ralph Sherwin, Saint
An English priest who was imprisoned and tortured. He died a martyr in 1581.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/12636b.htm
Rossini, Gioacchino Antonio
Article focusing on his musical innovations and his church music.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13204b.htm
Redi, Francesco
Italian poet. (1626-1698)
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/12687b.htm
Catholic Encyclopedia
St. Rupert's name is sometimes given as Hrodperht, Hrodpreht, Roudbertus, or Rudbertus. First bishop of Salzburg, died around 718.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13229a.htm
Catholic Encyclopedia
St. Rusticus, d. 461, was a monk from Gaul, and became bishop of Narbonne. Zealous opponent of the Arians and Nestorians.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13275a.htm
Raynaldi, Odorico
Italian oratorian. (1595-1671)
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/12672b.htm
Rossi, Pellegrino
Diplomat, economist and statesman. (1787-1848)
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13204a.htm
Robert of Arbrissel
Itinerant preacher and founder of Fontevrault. (b. 1047)
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13096a.htm
Ragueneau, Paul
Jesuit missionary. (1608-1680)
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/12633b.htm
Ratisbonne, Maria Theodor
Preacher, writer, and director of the Archconfraternity of Christian Mothers. (1802-1884)
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/12659b.htm
Referendarii
Officials in the Byzantine Court who reported to the emperor on the memorials of petitioners, and conveyed to the judges the orders of the emperor in connexion with such memorials.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/12700a.htm
Ravalli, Antonio
Italian missionary. (1811-1884)
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/12662a.htm
Rusaddir
A titular see of Mauritania Tingitana.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13230a.htm
Rogation Days
Days of prayer, and formerly also of fasting, instituted by the Church to appease God's anger at man's transgressions, to ask protection in calamities, and to obtain a good and bountiful harvest.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13110b.htm
Raymond Martini
Dominican, theologian and Orientalist. (1220-1284)
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/12671a.htm
Russell, Charles
English lawyer, journalist and politician. (1832-1900)
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13230d.htm
Renunciation
A canonical term signifying the resignation of an ecclesiastical office or benefice.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/12774a.htm
Ricci, Lorenzo
General of the Society of Jesus. (1703-1775)
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13033a.htm
Raymond VI
Count of Toulouse. (1156-1222)
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/12670a.htm
Rocaberti, Juan Tomás de
Spanish theologian. (1624-1699)
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13099d.htm
Roskilde, Ancient See of, in Denmark
Suffragan to Hamburg, about 991-1104, to Lund, 1104-1536.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/16071c.htm
Robert Wilcon, Blessed
Biographical details on this English priest and two of his companions in martyrdom: fellow priest "Edward Campion" and layman Robert Widmerpool. Martyred in 1588.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/15621a.htm
Rhaphanaea
A titular see in Syria Secunda, suffragan of Apamea.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13018c.htm
Catholic Encyclopedia: Richard of St. Victor
Biographical article on the 12th-century Scottish theologian, exegete, and mystic.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13045c.htm
Rowsham, Stephen
Sixteenth-century English priest and martyr.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13212d.htm
Russia
Geography and history.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13231c.htm
Catholic Encyclopedia - Romulus Augustulus
Facts on the last emperor of the Western Roman Empire, deposed in the year 476
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13179c.htm
Ricoldo da Monte di Croce
Italian professor, scholar and writer. (d. 1320)
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13052a.htm
Rhosus
A titular see in Cilicia Secunda, suffragan to Anazarba.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13026c.htm
Riccioli, Giovanni Battista
Italian astronomer. (1598-1671)
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13040a.htm
Reuben
Proper name meaning both a patriarch and a tribe of Israel.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13214b.htm
Rocamadour
Communal chief town of the canton of Gramat, district of Gourdon, Department of Lot, in the Diocese of Cahors and the ancient province of Quercy.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13100a.htm
Rechab and the Rechabites
Rechab was the father of Jonadab who in IV Kings, x, 15-28, appears as a fervent supporter of Jehu's attack on the House of Achab. The Rechabites were his descendants.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/12676a.htm
Renaissance, The
Article from the Catholic Encyclopedia.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/12765b.htm
Regulae Juris
Certain fundamental laws in the form of axioms found in the "Corpus Juris".
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/12722b.htm
Randall, James Ryder
American journalist and poet. (1839-1908)
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/12639b.htm
Roseline, Saint
A Carthusian prioress. She died in 1329.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13192a.htm
Rouen, Synods of
The first synod is generally believed to have been held by Archbishop Saint-Ouen about 650.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13211a.htm
Rome, University of
The university is now under the control of the Italian Government and is called the Royal University.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13177a.htm
Reynolds, William
Writer, priest and lecturer. (1544-1594)
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13018a.htm
Russell, Charles William
Irish professor and writer. (1812-1880)
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13231a.htm
Rosecrans, William Starke
American soldier and politician.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13191c.htm
Raymond IV, of Saint-Gilles
Count of Toulouse and of Tripoli. (d. 1105)
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/12669c.htm
Catholic Encyclopedia: Saints Ronan
There are twelve saints named Ronan in the Martyrology of Donegal. Article has brief sketches of: St. Ronan of Ulster; St. Ronan, Abbot of Drumshallon; St. Ronan Fionn; St. Ronan of Iona; and St. Ronan of Lismore.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13180a.htm
Reifenstein
Former Cistercian abbey in Eichsfeld, founded on 1 August, 1162 by Count Ernst of Tonna.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/12724b.htm
Reggio di Calabria
Archdiocese in Calabria, southern Italy.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/12717a.htm
Rolph, Thomas
Surgeon and writer of several works on emigration. (1800-1858)
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13120b.htm
Rennes
French diocese including the Department of Ille et Vilaine.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/12771b.htm
Rolls Series
A collection of historical materials of which the general scope is indicated by its official title, "The Chronicles and Memorials of Great Britain and Ireland during the Middle Ages".
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13120a.htm
Redeemer, Feast of the Most Holy
Feast that is found only in the special calendar of some dioceses and religious orders, and is celebrated with proper Mass and Office either on the third Sunday of July or on 23 October.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/12677b.htm
Rubens, Peter Paul
Flemish painter. (1577-1640)
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13214c.htm
Reuchlin, Johannes
German humanist. (1455-1522)
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/12798a.htm
Ruth, Book of
One of the proto-canonical writings of the Old Testament.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13276a.htm
Reni, Guido
Italian painter. (1575-1642)
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/12771a.htm
Rambler, The
Monthly English Catholic periodical published from 1848 to 1859.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/12637b.htm
Blessed Maurus Magnentius Rabanus
Biographical article in the Catholic Encyclopedia on this Benedictine, abbot of Fulda, Archbishop of Mainz, theologian, who died in 856.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/12617a.htm
Rohault de Fleury
Family of French architects and archaeologists of the nineteenth century.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13117b.htm
Rimouski
Canadian diocese, suffragan of Quebec.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13058a.htm
Rhodiopolis
A titular see of Lycia, suffragan of Myra.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13026a.htm
Rothe, David
Bishop of Ossory in Ireland. (1573-1650)
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13207a.htm
Rishanger, William
Thirteenth-century English chronicler.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13063b.htm
Catholic Encyclopedia
St. Remigius, Apostle of the Franks, Archbishop of Reims, d. 553.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/12763b.htm
Reputation (as Property)
The outcome of a person's meritorious activity.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/12776c.htm
Robert Southwell, Saint
Biography of the English poet, Jesuit, and martyr. He was hanged in 1595.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14164a.htm
Reordinations
The history of all ordinations which were considered null for any other reason than defect of the prescribed form or intention and which were repeated.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/12774b.htm
Ripalda, Juan Martínez de
Spanish theologian. (1594-1648)
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13062b.htm
Roman Curia
Strictly speaking, the ensemble of departments or ministries which assist the sovereign pontiff in the government of the Universal Church.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13147a.htm
Rouen, Archdiocese of
Revived by the Concordat of 1802 with the Sees of Bayeux, Evreux, and Séez as suffragans: it also includes the Department of the Seine Inferieure.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13208b.htm
Rhizus
A titular see of Pontus Polemoniacus, suffragan of Neocaesarea.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13019c.htm
Robert of Melun
English philosopher and theologian. (d. 1167)
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13097c.htm
Rivington, Luke
English priest and writer. (1838-1899)
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13094a.htm
Recollection
Recollection, as understood in respect to the spiritual life, means attention to the presence of God in the soul.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/12676b.htm
Richard Thirkeld, Blessed
English priest, missionary, arrested while visiting a Catholic in prison, and martyred in 1583.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13046b.htm
Ransom, Feast of Our Lady of
Feast on 24 September commemorating the foundation of the Mercedarians.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/12640a.htm
Resurrection, General
The rising again from the dead, the resumption of life.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/12792a.htm
Rachel
Mother of Joseph and Benjamin, and love of Jacob.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/12630a.htm
Riemenschneider, Tillmann
Frankish sculptor. (1460-1531)
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13052b.htm
Richard de Bury
English bishop and bibliophile. (1286-1345)
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13042b.htm
Catholic Encyclopedia
St. Ruadhan, Irish founder of the monastery of Lorrha, one of the "twelve apostles of Erin", d. 584.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13214a.htm
Rita of Cascia, Saint
Rita married an abusive man, became a mother, was widowed, joined the Augustinians. She died in 1456.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13064a.htm
Raynaud, Théophile
French theologian and writer. (1583-1663)
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/12672c.htm
Robert Francis Romulus Bellarmine, Saint
Biographical article on the Jesuit theologian and cardinal.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/02411d.htm
Rueckers, Family of
Famous organ and piano-forte builders of Antwerp.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13220a.htm
Refuge, Cities of
Towns which according to the Jewish law enjoyed the right of asylum and to which anyone who had unintentionally slain another might flee and be protected from the "avenger of blood".
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/12712a.htm
Rochester, Diocese of
Located in New York.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13102a.htm
Ratherius of Verona
Writer and troubled leader of the Diocese of Verona.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/12651b.htm
Robinson, William Callyhan
Jurist and educator. (1834-1911)
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13099c.htm
Relativism
A doctrine which denies, universally or in regard to some restricted sphere of being, the existence of absolute values.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/12731d.htm
Richard
A Friar minor and preacher, appearing in history between 1428 and 1431, whose origin and nationality are unknown.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13041a.htm
Reisch, Gregor
Intellectual and writer. (d. 1525)
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/12731a.htm
Ripatransone
Diocese in Ascoli Piceno, Central Italy.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13062c.htm
Reliquaries
Any box, casket, or shrine destined for the reception of relics.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/12762a.htm
Rota, Sacra Romana
One of three tribunals instituted by the "Sapienti Consilio" constitution of 1908.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13205c.htm
Reims, Synods of
History of a series of synods held at the French city.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/12730a.htm
Revelation
The communication of some truth by God to a rational creature through means which are beyond the ordinary course of nature.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13001a.htm
Catholic Encyclopedia
St. Romanos "ho melodos" (the Melodist), sixth-century Syrian, wrote about 1,000 kontakia.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13154a.htm
Reginald of Piperno
Companion of St. Thomas Aquinas. (1230-1290)
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/12719b.htm
Rabelais, François
Sixteenth-century French writer.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/12619b.htm
Rosselino, Bernardo
Italian sculptor. (1409-1464)
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/16072b.htm
Reductions of Paraguay
Jesuit campaign to convert the natives of Paraguay.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/12688b.htm
Rauscher, Joseph Othmar
Prince-Archbishop of Vienna. (1797-1875)
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/12660b.htm
Roger, Bishop of Worcester
Bishop of Worcester. (d. 1179)
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13111a.htm
Raffeix, Pierre
Missionary and cartographer. (1633-1724)
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/12633a.htm
Rococo Style
A discussion of this whimsical style, its origins and uses.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13106a.htm
Robert of Geneva
Antipope under the name of Clement VII. (1342-1394)
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13096c.htm
Rader, Matthew
Philologist and historian. (1561-1634)
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/12631a.htm
Roh, Peter
German-speaking Jesuit preacher. (1811-1872)
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13117a.htm
Richelieu, Armand-Jean du Plessis, Duke de
Cardinal and French statesman. (1585-1642)
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13047a.htm
Race, Human
Article describing the view of the human race from a 1911 Catholic perspective.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/12620b.htm
Reding, Augustine
Prince-Abbot of Einsiedeln and theological writer. (1625-1692)
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/12687c.htm
Romuald, Saint
Italian-born founder of the Camaldolese, d. 1027.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13179b.htm
Ryder, Henry Ignatius Dudley
English Oratorian priest and controversialist. (1837-1907)
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13283a.htm
Ratisbon
German diocese embracing the greater portion of the administrative district of Oberpfalz, and portions of Upper and Lower Bavaria, and Upper Franconia.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/12657a.htm
Reichensperger, Peter
German jurist and parliamentarian. (1810-1892)
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/12724a.htm
Ross
Diocese in Ireland.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13201a.htm
Rollin, Charles
French writer and professor. (1661-1741)
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13119b.htm
Redeemer, Knights of the
A secular community founded in 1608 by the Duke of Mentone, Vincent Gonzaga, on the occasion of the marriage of his eldest son Francis II Gonzaga with Marguerite of Savoy.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/12677c.htm
Rutter, Henry
English priest and writer. (1755-1838)
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13280a.htm
Richard, Charles-Louis
Theologian and publicist. (1711-1794)
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13042a.htm
Richmond, Diocese of
Suffragan of Baltimore consisting of parts of the states of Virginia and West Virginia.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13050a.htm
Rock, Daniel
English antiquarian and ecclesiologist. (1799-1871)
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13105a.htm
Relics
An object, notably part of the body or clothes, remaining as a memorial of a departed saint.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/12734a.htm
Rioja, Francisco de
Spanish poet. (1583-1659)
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/16071a.htm
Rosary, Breviary Hymns of the
Their author was a pious client of Mary, Eustace Sirena.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13188a.htm
Rass, Andreas
Bishop of Strasburg. (1794-1887)
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/12650a.htm
Rudolf of Rudesheim
Bishop of Breslau. (1402-1482)
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13219a.htm
Regalia
The insignia of royalty or "crown jewels".
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/12713a.htm
Robert Drury, Blessed
Biographical portrait of the English priest, martyred at Tyburn in February 1606/7.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/05165a.htm
Regeneration
Biblico-dogmatic term closely connected with the ideas of justification, Divine sonship, and the deification of the soul through grace.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/12714a.htm
Remiremont
Monastery and nunnery of the Rule of St. Benedict, founded by Sts. Romaricus and Amatus in 620 above the town of Vosges, France.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/12764b.htm
Catholic Encyclopedia: Saints Romanus
Mentions and gives brief profiles of several saints of this name, including a Roman martyr who was the companion of St. Lawrence; St. Romanus of Caesarea; a fourth-century French priest; St. Romanus of Condat; St. Romanus of Auxerre; St. Romanus of Rouen; and St. Romanos the Singer (or "the Melodist").
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13163a.htm
Rodez
The Diocese of Rodez was united to the Diocese of Cahors by the Concordat of 1802, and again became an episcopal see by the Concordat of 1817 and Bull of 1822.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13107a.htm
Rosate, Alberico de
Italian jurist. (d. 1354)
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13189b.htm
Ravenna
Archdiocese based in the capital of a province in Romagna, central Italy.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/12662b.htm
Regulars
Monks in observance of the Rule of St. Benedict.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/12722c.htm
Rescripts, Papal
Responses of the pope or a Sacred Congregation, in writing, to queries or petitions of individuals.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/12783b.htm
Raich, Johann Michael
German theologian and writer. (1832-1907)
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/12634a.htm
Russian Language and Literature
Russian is a Slav language belonging to the Indo-European family.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13265a.htm
Right
Substantive designating the object of justice.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13055c.htm
Robert Pullus
Twelfth-century Cardinal, English philosopher and theologian.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13098b.htm
Regale, Droit de
Document denoting those rights that belonged exclusively to the king.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/12712c.htm
Refuge, Sisters of Our Lady of Charity of the
Religious order founded in 1641 that works towards reforming women living a life of sin.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/12712b.htm
Relatives, Duties of
Discusses a variety of duties that relatives should apply to one another.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/12731c.htm
Ruiz de Alarcón y Mendoza, Juan de
Spanish dramatic poet. (1580-1639)
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13223b.htm
Robert of Luzarches
Thirteenth century French architect.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13097b.htm
Rokewode, John Gage
Director of the Society of Antiquaries. (1786-1842)
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13118b.htm
Rhithymna
A titular see of Crete, suffragan of Gortyna.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13019b.htm
Renaudot, Eusebius
Apologetical writer and Orientalist. (1648-1720)
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/12769a.htm
Registers, Parochial
Five distinct parish registers that a pastor must have: one each of baptisms, confirmations, marriages, and deaths; and a fifth containing a census or general account of the state of souls in the parish.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/12721b.htm
Rotuli
Rolls in which a long narrow strip of papyrus or parchment, written on one side, was wound like a blind about its staff.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13208a.htm
Rerum Crerator Optime
The hymn for Matins of Wednesday in the Divine Office.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/12782a.htm
Ralph Crockett, Blessed
English priest, martyred in 1588.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/12636a.htm
Ratzeburg, Ancient See of
Ancient German diocese that was suffragan to Hamburg and embraced the Duchy of Lauenburg (Holstein) in the Prussian Province of Schleswig- Holstein, the Principality of Ratzeburg in the Grand Duchy of Mecklenburg-Strelitz, and the western part of the Grand Duchy of Mecklenburg-Schwerin, including Wismar but not Schwerin.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/16070a.htm
Richard Leigh, Blessed
Article on this English priest and missionary to his native land, martyred in 1588.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/09138a.htm
Ritualists
The advanced section of the High Church party in the Anglican Establishment, which since about 1860 has adhered to and developed further the principles of the earlier Tractarian Movement.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13090a.htm
Reichenau
Island upon the Gnadensee of the Lake of Constance, about one mile in breadth and about three and three-quarter miles long.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/12723a.htm
Regis, Pierre Sylvain
French philosopher and writer. (1632-1707)
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/12721a.htm
Remy, Abbey of Saint
Abbey located in Reims, France that acquired the relics of St. Remy in 553.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/12765a.htm
Rites in the United States
Article discussing various rites used within the United States.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13078a.htm
Reusens, Edmond
Belgian archeologist and historian. (1831-1903)
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/12799a.htm
Robert Morton, Blessed
Brief biography of the English priest, martyred at London in 1588, along with a layman, Hugh Moor. Article also mentions others martyred on the same day elsewhere in England, including the Bl. William Dean.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/10582b.htm
Rosea
The official catalogue of the Roman Curia mentioned formerly a titular see of Rosea in Syria.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13191a.htm
Roermond
Diocese in Holland; suffragan of Utrecht.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13110a.htm
Remesiana
A titular see in Bulgaria, suffragan of Sardica.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/12763a.htm
Richard de la Vergne, François-Marie-Benjamin
Archbishop of Paris. (1819-1908)
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13043a.htm
Rosicrucians
The original appelation of the alleged members of the occult-cabalistic-theosophic "Rosicrucian Brotherhood", described in the pamphlet "Fama Fraternitatis R.C."
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13193b.htm
Dutch Reformed Churches in the United States
The first article at this site gives a short history.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/12710a.htm
Catholic Encyclopedia: English Revolution of 1688
The history of the Revolution resolves itself into a catalogue of various ill-judged measures which alienated the support of the Established Church, the Tory party, and the nation as a whole.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13007b.htm
Rimini
Diocese, suffragan of Ravenna.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13057c.htm
Rossi, Bernardo de
Italian theologian and historian. (1687-1775)
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13203c.htm
Ramsey Abbey
English abbey founded by a Saxon noble in 969.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/12638a.htm
Rho, Giacomo
Italian missionary to China. (1593-1638)
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13019d.htm
Rathborne, Joseph
Priest and controversialist. (1807-1842)
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/12651a.htm
Ryken, Theodore James
Founder of the Xaverian Brothers. (1797-1871)
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13284a.htm
Roscommon
Capital of County Roscommon, Ireland; owes origin and name to a monastery founded by St. Coman in the first half of the eighth century on a "ros" or wooded point amidst marshes.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13190a.htm
Rapin, René
French Jesuit writer. (1621-1687)
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/12648a.htm
Rockford, Diocese of
Created 23 September, 1908, in the north-western part of the State of Illinois.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13105b.htm
Risby, Richard
Warden of the Observant friary at Canterbury who was condemned to death by Henry VIII. (1489-1534)
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13063a.htm
Raymond of Peñafort, Saint
Born near Barcelona, Raymond was an able canon lawyer who joined the Dominicans. He died in 1275.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/12671c.htm
Roseau
Diocese; suffragan of Port of Spain, Trinidad, B.W.I.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13191b.htm
Rudolf of Fulda
French chronicler. (d. 862)
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13218a.htm
Robert of Newminster, Saint
English abbot. (d. 1159)
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13098a.htm
Raynouard, François-Juste-Marie
French poet, dramatist, and philologist. (1761-1836)
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/12672d.htm
Regesta, Papal
Copies, generally entered in special registry volumes, of the papal letters and official documents that are kept in the papal archives.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/12715a.htm
Regino of Prüm
German abbot. (d. 915)
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/12719c.htm
Ruysch, John
Astronomer, cartographer, and painter. (d. 1533)
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13282a.htm
Richard Hurst, Blessed
Also called Richard Herst. Layman martyred at Lancaster in 1628 following a show trial.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/07583a.htm
Ralph Corbie, Blessed
Sometimes called Ralph Corrington. An Irish-born Jesuit, martyred together with secular priest John Duckett in 1644.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/04355c.htm
Ratio Studiorum
The educational system of the Jesuits.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/12654a.htm
Recusants, English
People who refrained from attending Church of England services.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/12677a.htm
Catholic Encyclopedia: Roger Bacon
1912 article by Theophilus Witzel, providing an extensive overview of Bacon's life and works.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13111b.htm
Regina
Ecclesiastical division comprising the southern part of the Canadian province of Saskatchewan.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/12718a.htm
Richard Sergeant, Blessed
English priest martyred in 1586.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13727b.htm
René Goupil, Saint
Short biography of the Jesuit missionary, martyred in 1642.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/06684a.htm
Reservation of the Blessed Sacrament
The practice of preserving after the celebration of the Liturgy a portion of the consecrated elements for the Communion of the sick or for other pious purposes. The extreme antiquity of such reservation cannot be disputed.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/12784b.htm
Reading Abbey
Abbey founded by Henry I in 1121 and located in Surrey, England.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/12673a.htm
Rhodo
Second-century Christian writer.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13026b.htm
Ratisbonne, Maria Alphonse
Converted Jew who built two convents in Jerusalem. (1814-1884)
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/12659a.htm
Ryan, Patrick John
Sixth Bishop and second Archbishop of Philadelphia. (1831-1911)
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13282c.htm
Rumohr, Karl Friedrich
German art historian. (1785-1843)
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13228a.htm
Regis, Jean-Baptiste
French missionary. (d. 1738)
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/12720a.htm
Ruthenians
A Slavic people from Southern Russia, Galicia and Bukowina in Austria, and North-eastern Hungary.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13278a.htm
Richard of Cirencester
Chronicler and monk at Westminster Abbey.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13044b.htm
Rorate Coeli
Vulgate, text, the opening words of Isaiah 45:8.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13183b.htm
Catholic Encyclopedia: Rerum Deus Tenax Vigor
Brief article on a hymn for None, one of the "little hours." Mid-afternoon.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/12782b.htm
Catholic Encyclopedia: Peter Ramus
Article by William Turner on this early humanist and logician.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/12638b.htm
Roman Catholic Relief Bill
Sections on England and Ireland.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13123a.htm
Regionarii
The name given in later antiquity and the early Middle Ages to those clerics and officials of the Church of Rome who were attached neither to the papal palace or the titular churches of Rome, but to one of the city regions, or wards, which was assigned as their official district.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/12719d.htm
Rodriguez, Alonso
Spanish writer and teacher. (1526-1616)
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13109b.htm
Riffel, Caspar
German historian and writer. (1807-1856)
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13054c.htm
Rhaetia
Prefecture Apostolic in Switzerland.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13018b.htm
Robert Bickerdike, Blessed
Short biography of the sixteenth-century martyr, a layman from Yorkshire.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/02558a.htm
Roskovanyi, August
Bishop of Neutra in Hungary, doctor of philosophy and theology. (1807-1892)
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13194a.htm
Revelations, Private
Article discussing the judging of private revelations.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13005a.htm
Raymond of Sabunde
Teacher and writer. (d. 1432)
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/12672a.htm
Rosmini and Rosminianism
Antonio Rosmini Serbati, philosopher, and founder of the Institute of Charity, born 24 March, 1797, at Rovereto, Austrian Tyrol; died 1 July, 1855, at Stresa, Italy.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13194b.htm
Rosary, Feast of the Holy
At the request of the Dominican Order Gregory XIII in 1573 allowed this feast to be kept in all churches which possessed an altar dedicated to the Holy Rosary.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13189a.htm
Russell, Richard
Bishop of Vizéu in Portugal. (1630-1693)
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13231b.htm
Rienzi, Cola di
Italian revolutionary and notary of the Camera Capitolina. (d. 1354)
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13052c.htm
Residence, Ecclesiastical
A remaining or abiding where one's duties lie or where one's occupation is properly carried on.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/12785b.htm
Robert, Saint
French Benedictine, founder of the Abbey of Chaise-Dieu, d. 1067.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13095c.htm
Rationalism
Term used in an exact sense, to designate a particular moment in the development of Protestant thought in Germany, or in a broader, and more usual, sense to cover the view that the human reason, or understanding, is the sole source and final test of all truth.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/12652a.htm
Riobamba
City forming the base for the diocese of Bolivarensis, suffragan of Quito, Ecuador.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13061c.htm
Ribadeneira, Pedro de
Writer and member of the Society of Jesus. (1526-1611)
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13029a.htm
Rex Sempiterne Caelitum
The Roman Breviary hymn for Matins of Sundays and weekdays during the Paschal Time.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13017b.htm
Richard Langley, Blessed
Biographical portrait of the Yorkshire layman who refused to compromise his faith, and who paid the price for it. He was martyred in 1586.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/08789b.htm
Ricardus Anglicus
Pioneer of scientific judicial procedure in the twelfth century.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13032a.htm
Richard Hill, Blessed
A Yorkshireman and priest, executed in 1590. Martyred together with John Hogg, Richard Holiday, and Edmund Duke.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/07354b.htm
Rainald of Dassel
Chancellor of the German Empire. (d. 1167)
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/12634c.htm
Rome
The significance of Rome lies primarily in the fact that it is the city of the pope.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13164a.htm
Râle (Rasle), Sebastian
French Jesuit missionary to North America, and martyr. (1654-1724)
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/12635b.htm
Ryan, Father Abram J.
Poet, newspaper editor and Confederate chaplain. (1839-1886)
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13282b.htm
Rosselli, Cosimo
Italian fresco painter. (1439-1507)
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13203b.htm
Rostock, Sebastian von
Bishop of Breslau. (1607-1671)
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13205a.htm
Rawes, Henry Augustus
Oblate of St. Charles, hymn-writer and preacher. (1826-1885)
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/12669a.htm
Rhodes
A titular metropolitan of the Cyclades.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13024b.htm
Rolduc
Located in S. E. Limburg, Netherlands.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13118c.htm
Ruiz de Montoya, Antonio
Linguist and pioneer of the original Jesuit mission in Paraguay. (1585-1652)
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13223c.htm
Raymond VII
Count of Toulouse and son of Raymond VI. (1197-1249)
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/12670b.htm
Repington, Philip
Fourteenth-and-fifteenth century cardinal-priest of the title of SS.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/12776a.htm
Reims
Archdiocese of Reims comprising the district of Reims in the Department of Marne and the whole Department of Ardennes.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/12725a.htm
Reiffenstuel, Johann Georg
Theologian and canonist. (1641-1703)
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/12724c.htm
Roger of Wendover
Benedictine monk and chronicler. (d. 1236)
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13116c.htm
Rostock, University of
Located in Mecklenburg-Schwerin, founded in the year 1419.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13205b.htm
Ring of the Fisherman, The
Ring worn by the popes, with a representation of St. Peter in a boat on it.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13060a.htm
Robert of Courçon
English Cardinal. (d. 1218)
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13096b.htm
Rio, Alexis-François
French writer on art. (1797-1874)
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13061b.htm
Rosary, Confraternity of the
The Perpetual Rosary is an organization for securing the continuous recitation of the Rosary by day and night among a number of associates who perform their allotted share at stated times.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13188b.htm
Catholic Encyclopedia
St. Rimbert, monk, archbishop of Bremen-Hamburg, d. 888.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13057a.htm
Romanus, Pope
Ninth-century Pope who reigned for four months in 897.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13163b.htm
Rudolf von Ems
Middle High German epic poet of the thirteenth century.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13219b.htm
Rosalia, Saint
Hermitess, greatly venerated at Palermo and in the whole of Sicily of which she is patroness.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13184a.htm
Rerum Novarum
The opening words and the title of the Encyclical issued by Leo XIII, 15 May, 1891, on the "Condition of Labour".
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/12783a.htm
Raphael
Italian painter. (1483-1520)
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/12640c.htm
Rubruck, William
Thirteenth-century Franciscan missionary and writer of travels.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13217a.htm
Rinuccini, Giovanni Battista
Papal nuncio to Ireland during the uprising of 1645-49. (1592-1653)
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13061a.htm
Richard White, Saint
Real name, Richard Gwyn. Welsh schoolmaster, husband and father, had a reputation as a scholar, poet, martyred in 1584.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/15612a.htm
Redemption
The restoration of man from the bondage of sin to the liberty of the children of God through the satisfactions and merits of Christ.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/12677d.htm
Ruthenian Rite
There is no separate and distinct rite for the Ruthenians, but the name is often used for the modifications which the Ruthenians have introduced in the Byzantine or Greek Rite.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13277a.htm
Catholic Encyclopedia: The Reformation
Article provides a Roman Catholic perspective on the causes of the Reformation, the original ideas and purposes of reformers, the movement's spread, and its results.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/12700b.htm
Religious Life
Overview and evangelical ideas on what makes up religious life.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/12748b.htm
Ritual
One of the official books of the Roman Rite. It contains all the services performed by a priest that are not in the Missal and Breviary and has also, for convenience, some that are in those books.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13088b.htm
Racine, Jean
Brief biography of the seventeenth-century dramatist.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/12630b.htm
Rumania
A kingdom in the Balkan Peninsula, situated between the Black Sea, the Danube, the Carpathian Mountains, and the Pruth.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13224b.htm
Catholic Encyclopedia: Jean-Armand Le Bouthillier de Rancé
Biography of the founder of the Trappists.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/12639a.htm
Reserved Cases
A term used for sins whose absolution is not within the power of every confessor.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/12785a.htm
Ruiz de Montoya, Diego
Spanish theologian. (1562-1632)
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13224a.htm
Florens Radewyns
A co-founder, with Groote, of the movement.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/12631b.htm
Catholic Encyclopedia: Richard of Cornwall
Short article by Edwin Burton.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13045a.htm
Rabbi and Rabbinism
Article covering a 1913 Catholic view of Rabbinism.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/12617b.htm
Rosenau
Diocese in Hungary, suffragan of Eger, established by Maria Theresa, in 1775-76.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13192b.htm
Ratramnus
Ninth-century Benedictine monk and author.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/12659c.htm
Ramatha
Titular see in Palestine, suppressed in 1884 by the Roman Curia.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/12637a.htm
Ribeirao Preto
A suffragan see of the Archdiocese of São Paulo, Brazil.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13031a.htm
Retreats
A series of days passed in solitude and consecrated to practices of asceticism, in particular to prayer and penance.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/12795b.htm
Recanati and Loreto
Diocese based around the province of Ancona in Central Italy.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/12675a.htm
Reason
Article discussing various definitions of the term.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/12673b.htm
Robert of Jumièges
Eleventh-century Archbishop of Canterbury.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13097a.htm
Redemption in the Old Testament
Strictly deliverance by payment of a price or ransom, or simply deliverance by power, as from oppression, violence, or captivity.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/12681a.htm
Reparation
Theological concept of God demanding satisfaction for the injuries which man had done Him.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/12775a.htm
Retreat of the Sacred Heart, Congregation of
Congregation founded in 1678 with large schools in various places in England, France, and Belgium.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/12795a.htm
Rosary, The
History of this devotion. Also considers the Orthodox and Eastern-Rite Catholic practice.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13184b.htm
Catholic Encyclopedia: Saints Rufinus
Eleven saints named Rufinus are mentioned in the Roman Martyrology.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13221b.htm
Robert Thorpe, Blessed
Brief account of the martyrdom of the Yorkshire priest, who was hanged in 1591.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14706c.htm
Reichensperger, August
Prussian politician and author. (1808-1895)
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/12723b.htm
Rhythmical Office
A liturgical horary prayer, the canonical hours of the priest, or an office of the Breviary, in which not only the hymns are regulated by a certain rhythm, but where, with the exception of the psalms and lessons, practically all the other parts show metre, rhythm, or rhyme.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13027a.htm
Ronsard, Pierre de
French poet. (1524-1585)
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13180b.htm
Catholic Encyclopedia: Saints Rufina
Brief notices on four saints named Rufina: a Roman martyr, a Spanish martyr, a St. Rufina venerated in Cappadocia, and a martyr in Campania.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13221a.htm
Riccardi, Nicholas
Italian theologian, writer and preacher. (1585-1639)
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13032b.htm
Ritschlianism
Conception of the nature and scope of Christianity, widely held in modern Protestantism, especially in Germany.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13086a.htm
Rector
Priests who preside over missions or quasi-parishes.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/12676c.htm
Roman Colleges
This article treats of the various colleges in Rome which have been founded under ecclesiastical auspices and are under ecclesiastical direction, with the exception of those that are treated separately under their respective titles throughout the Catholic Encyclopedia.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13131a.htm
Remigius of Auxerre
Benedictine monk, teacher and theologian. (d. 908)
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/12764a.htm
Raskolniks
A generic term for dissidents from the Established Church in Russia.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/12648b.htm
Raymbault, Charles
French missionary. (b. 1602)
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/12669b.htm
Romanos Pontifices, Constitutio
The constitution makes clear the following: though regulars according to canon law are subject immediately to the Holy See, bishops are given jurisdiction over small communities.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13154b.htm
Redemptorists
Society of missionary priests founded by St. Alphonsus Maria Liguori in 1732 at Scala, Italy.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/12683a.htm
Russia, The Religion of
There are two theories in regard to the early Christianity of Russia; according to one of them, Russia was Catholic from the times when she embraced Christianity until the twelfth century; the other holds that Russia was always Orthodox.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13253a.htm
Rigby, Nicholas
English priest. (1800-1886)
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13055b.htm
Rievaulx, Abbey of
English monastery founded in 1131.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13054b.htm
Reggio dell' Emilia
Italian diocese and suffragan of Modena.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/12717b.htm
Rheinberger, Joseph Gabriel
Bavarian composer and organist. (1839-1901)
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13018d.htm
Royer-Collard, Pierre-Paul
Philosopher and French politician. (1763-1845)
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13213b.htm
Redemptions, Penitential
The substitution of exercises either easier or extending over a shorter period, for works of penance imposed according to the penitential canons.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/12682a.htm
Rhodesia
British possession in South Africa (present-day Zimbabwe).
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13025a.htm
Romans, Epistle to the
The subject is treated under the following heads: I. The Roman Church and St. Paul; II. Character, Contents, and Arrangement of the Epistle; III. Authenticity; IV. Integrity; V. Date and Circumstances of Composition; VI. Historical Importance; VII, Theological Contents: Faith and Works (Paul and James).
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13156a.htm
Rocca, Angelo
Founder of the Angelica Library at Rome. (1545-1620)
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13100b.htm
Raymond Nonnatus, Saint
Spanish Mercedarian. (1200-1240)
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/12671b.htm
Rameau, Jean-Philippe
Life, summaries of religious and secular works, and commentary on his advances in music theory and composition.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/12637c.htm
Radulph of Rivo
Historian and liturgist. (d. 1403)
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/12632a.htm
Roothaan, Johann Philipp
Twenty-first General of the Society of Jesus. (1785-1853)
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13182a.htm
Ram, Pierre François Xavier de
Belgian historian and rector of the Catholic University of Louvain. (1804-1865)
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/12636c.htm
Rojas y Zorrilla, Francisco de
Spanish dramatic poet. (1607-1680)
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13118a.htm
Rudolf of Habsburg
German king. (1218-1291)
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13218b.htm
Ruffini, Paolo
Physician and mathematician. (1765-1822)
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13220b.htm
Race, Negro
Article describing the view of the negro race from a 1911 Catholic perspective.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/12627a.htm
Catholic Encyclopedia: Saints Rufus
Ten saints named Rufus are included in the Roman Martyrology.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13222b.htm
Religion, Virtue of
Article discussing the moral value of religion.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/12748a.htm
Ravesteyn, Josse
French theologian. (d. 1570)
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/12667a.htm
Rosminians
The Institute of Charity, or, officially, Societas a charitate nuncupata, is a religious congregation founded by Antonio Rosmini, first organized in 1828.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13198a.htm
Renaudot, Théophraste
Doctor who engaged in relief work for the poor. (1586-1653)
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/12770a.htm
Robert Johnson, Blessed
English priest and martyr. (d. 1581)
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14689e.htm
Rousseau, Jean-Baptiste
French poet. (1670-1741)
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13212b.htm
Raimondi, Marcantonio
Fifteenth-and-sixteenth century Italian engraver.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/12634b.htm
French Revolution
A view of the affect on the church, from the Catholic Encyclopedia (1913).
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13009a.htm
Regnault, Henri Victor
French chemist and physicist. (1810-1878)
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/12722a.htm
Robert Nutter, Blessed
Information on this English priest and martyr, blood brother of John Nutter. Also details on Edward Thwing, a priest and professor from near York. Robert Nutter and Thwing were martyred together in 1600.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/11171c.htm
Roman Catechism
This catechism differs from other summaries of Christian doctrine for the instruction of the people in two points: it is primarily intended for priests having care of souls (ad parochos), and it enjoys an authority equalled by no other catechism.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13120c.htm
Rusicade
A titular see of Numidia.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13230b.htm
Robbia, Andrea della
Nephew, pupil and assistant to painter Luca. (1431-1528)
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13095a.htm
Catholic Encyclopedia
The name "Raphael" means, "God has healed", which is apropos in light of St. Raphael's role in the book of Tobit (and some would add, in the Gospel of John).
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/12640b.htm
Rector Potens, Verax Deus
The daily hymn for Sext in the Roman Breviary.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/12676d.htm
Rochet
An over-tunic usually made of fine white linen (cambric; fine cotton material is also allowed), and reaching to the knees.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13104a.htm
Robert of Molesme, Saint
Founder of the Abbey of Citeaux and the monastery at Molesme. (d. 1111)
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13097d.htm
Rohrbacher, Réné François
French ecclesiastical historian. (1789-1856)
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13117c.htm
Rizal, José Mercado
Filipino hero, physician, poet, novelist, and sculptor. (1861-1896)
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13094b.htm
Raphoe
Diocese comprising the greater part of County Donegal in the ecclesiastical province of Armagh.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/12647a.htm
Richard I, King of England
King who embarked on the Crusades. (1157-1199)
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13041b.htm
Rose of Lima, Saint
Biographical article on the first American to be named a saint.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13192c.htm
Reinmar of Hagenau
German minnesinger of the twelfth century.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/12730b.htm
Robert Anderton, Blessed
English priest and friend of William Marsden. The two were shipwrecked, whereupon they were arrested for being priests coming into England from abroad, and tried on the "bloody question." They were hanged, drawn, and quartered in 1586.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/01467c.htm
Catholic Encyclopedia: Roscelin
Article by M. de Wulf on this scholar, his teachings, and his tritheistic heresy.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13189c.htm
Roth, Heinrich
Missionary in India and Sanskrit scholar. (1620-1668)
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13206a.htm
Renty, Gaston Jean Baptiste de
Jesuit who devoted himself to the service of the needy and suffering. (1611-1649)
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/12773a.htm
Robertson, James Burton
Historian and professor. (1800-1877)
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13099a.htm
Rio Negro
Prefecture Apostolic in Brazil.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13062a.htm
Rabbulas
Bishop of Edessa. (d. 435)
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/12619a.htm
Rolfus, Hermann
Catholic educationist and writer. (1821-1896)
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13118d.htm
Ricci, Matteo
Founder of the Catholic missions of China. (1552-1610)
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13034a.htm
Rajpootana
Prefecture apostolic covering several Indian states.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/12635a.htm
Rhodes, Alexandre De
French missionary. (1591-1660)
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13024a.htm
Romero, Juan
Missionary and Indian linguist. (1559-1630)
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13179a.htm
Roman Catholic
A qualification of the name Catholic commonly used in English-speaking countries by those unwilling to recognize the claim of being the One True Church.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13121a.htm
Resurrection of Jesus Christ
Resurrection is the rising again from the dead, the resumption of life.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/12789a.htm
Rufford Abbey
A monastery of the Cistercian Order, situated on the left bank of the Rainworth Water, about two miles south of Ollerton in Nottinghamshire.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13220c.htm
Reuss
Name of the two smallest states of the German Confederation.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/12799b.htm
Reumont, Alfred von
Statesman and historian. (1808-1887)
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/12798b.htm
Roger Cadwallador, Blessed
Short biography of the English priest, martyred in 1610.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13116a.htm
Raymond Lully, Blessed
Biobibliographical article on Ramon Lull, who is called "Doctor Illuminatus."
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/12670c.htm
Catholic Encyclopedia: Rhymed Bibles
Short article on rhymed versions of the Bible, which are almost always psalters or only part of the Psalms.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13026d.htm
Ralph Ashley, Blessed
English Jesuit lay-brother, cook and domestic servant, was tortured and martyred in 1606.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/01776d.htm
Rishton, Edward
Priest and writer that fell victim to the plague. (1550-1585)
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13063c.htm
Roe, Bartholomew
English Benedictine martyr. (1583-1641)
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13109d.htm
Robbia, Lucia di Simone
Italian sculptor. (1400-1481)
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13095b.htm
Ruvo and Bitonto
Diocese in the Province of Bari, Aquileia, Southern Italy. Ruvo, the ancient Rubi, situated on a calcareous hill, contains a fine Norman cathedral of the eleventh century.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13280b.htm
Responsorium
A series of verses and responses, usually taken from Holy Scripture and varying according to the feast or season.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/12787a.htm
Ribera, Jusepe de
Spanish artist. (1588-1656)
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13031b.htm
Religion
The voluntary subjection of oneself to God.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/12738a.htm
Rose of Viterbo, Saint
Third order Franciscan, preached repentance. She died at the age of 17, in 1252.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13193a.htm
Roper, William
English politician and biographer of St. Thomas More. (1496-1578)
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13183a.htm
Rovezzano, Benedetto da
Sculptor and architect. (1490-1530)
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13212c.htm
Rationale
Collar ornamented in the front and back with appendages worn by the Bishops of Eichstätt, Paderborn, Toul, and Cracow.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/12651c.htm
Regina Coeli
The opening words of the Eastertide anthem of the Blessed Virgin.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/12718b.htm
Ross, School of
Ross-Carbery, formerly Ross-Ailithir.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13202a.htm
Rethel, Alfred
German painter. (1816-1859)
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/12794a.htm
Requiem, Masses of
Masses that are offered for the dead.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/12776d.htm
Rouquette, Adrien
Scholar and missionary to the Choctaw Indians. (1813-1887)
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13212a.htm
Remuzat, Ven. Anne-Madeleine
Writer and witness to a revelation. (1696-1730)
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/12764c.htm
Repose, Altar of
Sometimes called less properly sepulchre or tomb, more frequently repository.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/12776b.htm
Richard Langhorne, Blessed
Married Englishman, lawyer, martyred in 1679.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/08789a.htm
Respighi, Lorenzo
Italian astronomer. (1824-1889)
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/12786a.htm
Roch, Saint
Early 14th century. While on pilgrimage, Roch acquired renown for healing plague victims. He himself was stricken with the plague. Upon returning to his hometown, he was cast into prison as an accused spy, where he died.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13100c.htm
Radowitz, Joseph Maria von
Writer and statesman. (1797-1853)
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/12631c.htm
Rey, Anthony
Educator and Mexican War chaplain. (1807-1847)
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13017c.htm
Roman Congregations
The most important of certain departments organized by the Holy See at various times to assist it in the transaction of those affairs which canonical discipline and the individual interests of the faithful bring to Rome.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13136a.htm
Richard Rolle de Hampole, Blessed
English solitary and writer. Article on his life and writings.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13119a.htm
Rimini, Council of
Opened early in July, 359, with over four hundred bishops.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13057b.htm
Reform of a Religious Order
Return or bringing back of an order from a mitigated or relaxed observance to the rigour of its primitive rule.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/12711a.htm
Rhode Island
American state and one of the thirteen original colonies.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13020a.htm
Redford, Sebastion
Jesuit chaplain and writer. (1701-1763)
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/12687a.htm
Restitution
An act of commutative justice by which exact reparation as far as possible is made for an injury that has been done to another.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/12788a.htm
Royal Declaration, The
The name most commonly given to the solemn repudiation of Catholicity which, in accordance with provisions of the "Bill of Rights" (1689) and of "the Act of Succession" (1700), every sovereign succeeding to the throne of Great Britain was required to make in the presence of the assembled Lords and Commons.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13213a.htm
Roman Rite, The
The manner of celebrating the Holy Sacrifice, administering Sacraments, reciting the Divine Office, and performing other ecclesiastical functions as used in the city and Diocese of Rome.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13155a.htm
Rieti
Diocese in Central Italy, immediately subject to the Holy See.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13054a.htm
Roger of Hoveden
Chronicler and king's clerk in the time of Henry II.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13116b.htm
Rosa, Salvatore
Neapolitan artist. (1615-1673)
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13183c.htm
Relationship
A certain connection of persons established either by nature or by civil or canon law.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/12731b.htm
Rottenburg
Diocese; suffragan of the ecclesiastical Province of the Upper Rhine.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13207b.htm
Red Sea
The north-west arm of the Indian Ocean, some 1400 miles long and lying between Arabia on the east and Africa on the west.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/12688a.htm
Ripon, Marquess of
English politician, Governor-General and Viceroy of India. (1827-1909)
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13062d.htm
St. Richard de Wyche
The devoted companion of St. Edmund Rich, was bishop of Chichester. Richard died in 1253, and was canonized less than 10 years later.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13043b.htm
Rings
Article discussing religious uses and values concerning the wearing of rings.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13059a.htm
Ribe, Ancient See of, in Denmark (Jutland)
Diocese that once consisted of the modern Danish Provinces of Ribe, Vejle, and Ringkjöbing, and of part of North Schleswig.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/16070b.htm
Reservation
The restriction in certain cases by a superior of the jurisdiction ordinarily exercised by an inferior.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/12784a.htm
Ravignan, Gustave Xavier Lacroix de
French Jesuit, orator, and author. (1795-1858)
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/12667b.htm
Rochambeau, Jean-Baptiste-Donatien
French marshal. (1725-1807)
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13101a.htm
Rossano
Archdiocese in Calabria, province of Cosenza, Southern Italy.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13203a.htm
Ratzinger, Georg
Political economist and social reformer. (1844-1899)
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/12660a.htm
Raccolta
A book containing prayers and pious exercises to which the popes have attached indulgences.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/12620a.htm
Rubrics
Among the ancients, according to Columella, Vitruvius, and Pliny, the word rubrica, rubric, signified the red earth used by carpenters to mark on wood the line to follow in cutting it; according to Juvenal the same name was applied to the red titles under which the jurisconsults arranged the announcements of laws.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13216a.htm
Rex Gloriose Martyrum
The hymn at Lauds in the Common of Martyrs in the Roman Breviary.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13017a.htm
Rodrigues Ferreira, Alexandre
Brazilian scientist and explorer. (1756-1815)
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13109a.htm
Rhesaena
A titular see in Osrhoene, suffragan of Edessa.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13018e.htm
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